Creating a Healthy Garden is HERE!
Exciting day here at Gardenerd. Not only is it 2-22-22, but we're pleased to announce that registration for our brand new online pest control course, Creating a Healthy Garden, is open!
Aphids are the major reason why our kale meets its end in March. Time for something new.
Free Virtual Pest Control MasterClass – 3 Dates
Spring is coming, and with it comes garden pests. Be ready for spring by signing up for one of 3 Live Virtual Pest Control Masterclasses with Christy.
Learn how to get rid of aphids in 3 steps.
YouTube: Fixing Aphid Infestations in 3 Steps
Our latest video shares Christy's 3-step process for fixing aphid infestations. You'll find this trick works on most infestations, and allows you to keep those plants going once the infestation is gone.
YouTube: The Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Our latest video is a reality check on gardening in Southern California in August 2021: the Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly. Christy walks you through the Gardenerd Test Garden to see what worked and what didn't. Some of it is pretty, but most of it looks anything but.
Rosemary is in bloom for bees and other pollinators who need nectar this winter.
Ask Gardenerd – What’s a Spittlebug?
A fun question came into Ask Gardenerd this week from Janet Lally. She asks, "This morning I found my rosemary had blobs of white foam on the ends of some branches. I had pruned the rosemary yesterday. What is it? --Janet Lally"
Ask Gardenerd: Holes in My Basil
We received this question from David Feldman came into Ask Gardenerd: "My basil has been doing great all spring and now that summer is here the leaves have lots of [holes] in them and some are half gone. What can I do about that?" Without a photo, David, it can be hard to tell what's eating your basil. But let's look at the possibilities. The armyworms have arrived. We found this one on the basil. They are responsible for the…
Podcast: Pest Control Tips with Susan Mulvihill
We're excited to talk pest control with Susan Mulvihill this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. Susan uses IPM to manage pests in her garden, and her latest book, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, gives gardenerds the tools they need to tackle any pest problem.
Leaf miners leave their trail of destruction
Ask Gardenerd: Solving Leaf Miner Issues
This week a question came in to Ask Gardenerd about controlling leaf miners and leaf rollers on citrus trees. We'll explore the options to solve the issue.
We've caught one rat so far with these new, easy to set, traps. Note the half-eaten tomatoes next to the trap.
Ask Gardenerd: Rats and Their Traps
Two questions came in to Ask Gardenerd this week about rats and their traps. Let's tackle them in order. The first is from Linda Smith:
YouTube: Cabbage Moth and Cabbage Looper ID and Management
This week's YouTube video is all about the Cabbage Moth and Cabbage Looper--how to identify them and manage them on your cool season brassica crops.